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Why Great Leaders Pull, Not Push — Lessons from Tom Linton
Tom Linton is a globally recognized supply chain leader with decades of experience, with 20 years at IBM and as co-founder of E2Open. Linton has served as chief procurement officer at major companies including Agere Systems, Freescale Semiconductor, and LG Electronics Shipman Gold Medal. A frequent contributor to leading publications and co-author of multiple books—including Flow and The Living Supply Chain Linton holds several supply chain patents and is currently a senior a


The Truth About Meditation: It’s Not Meant to Be Easy | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mind-Body Health dedicated to helping individuals and healthcare professionals manage stress and build lasting resilience. With a doctorate in nursing and deep expertise in both the physical and emotional impacts of stress, she specializes in women’s health, workplace well-being, and holistic approaches to emotional balance.


The Secrets of EPIC Leadership Every Leader Needs
Rich Hua is a technology strategist and innovation evangelist, and he currently serves as the Worldwide Head of EPIC Leadership at AWS. His mission is to upskill leaders in emotional intelligence and interpersonal dynamics, enabling them to lead with greater Empathy, Purpose, Inspiration, and Connection (EPIC). Rich has spent decades training and mentoring people in leadership and interpersonal skills—from CEOs to aspiring managers to early career professionals. He is the fou


The Future of Work: Adapting to the Age of AI
Guest bio : Abhay Gangadharan is a People Operations Executive and Future of Work Leader with over 25 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth startups, including 14 years at Google. His career spans the U.S., India, and Japan, where he has led initiatives across strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and HR service delivery. His background additionally includes experience in online advertising, product management, and


Anatomy Professor, Pediatrician, Humanitarian, Dr. Douglas Gross | Purpose: Why Medicine?
For more than 45 years, Dr. Douglas Gross has been a Professor of Anatomy and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, teaching both...


The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Transformational Leadership
Dan Bartel is SVP and Chief Procurement Officer at American Airlines. In this role, he leads all corporate procurement teams, processes...


MedTech Founder, Dr. Sai Zhou, CircuCare | Purpose: Why Medicine?
CircuCare’s mission is to revolutionize cardiovascular care by making ultrasound imaging autonomous and accessible. By combining wearable...


Meet Julie Matsumoto, Senior Legal Advisor at Oceanside Perspective
Meet Oceanside Perspective's Senior Legal Advisor, Julie Matsumoto! Julie is Head of Legal for Hardware Product Operations, New Product...


Beyond Guidance: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Great Mentorship with Jimmy Anklesaria
Jimmy Anklesaria is a seasoned business leader and expert in supply chain cost management. He is the founder of Anklesaria Group, Inc.,...


General Surgeon, Dr. Herr | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Damon N. Herr, a California native, has been a General Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Medical Center since 2001, with a...


The Reshoring Puzzle: How Mexico, China & India Fit into the Future
At a recent panel discussion, top experts from UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy tackled one of the most urgent issues...


D.J. & Tammy, Cytodyme | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Cytodyme is pioneering the future of clinical product development with their rapid onboarding software. Designed for small to midsized...


Chief of General Surgery, Dr. Londeree | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Welcome to our new series, “Purpose: Why Medicine?,” dedicated to sharing stories, advice, and perspectives from professionals in the...


Transitioning into the Workplace: Advice for College Students from Coach Colleen
In this week’s release, Strengths Coach Colleen offers valuable advice to Gen Z students preparing to transition from university to the...


Meet Tejas Jukar, Director of Software Engineering at Oceanside Perspective
Meet Oceanside Perspective's Director of Software Engineering, Tejas Jukar ! Tejas is an accomplished engineering leader with over 20...


Navigating Supply Chain: Inspiring Careers Beyond Boundaries with Dr. Hyoduk Shin
Oceanside Meet: Dr. Shin’s journey from a small town in Korea to becoming a renowned researcher and educator exemplifies his commitment...


Perseverance in Entrepreneurship with Indu Navar
Oceanside Meet: In this episode, Indu Navar shares her inspiring journey from Silicon Valley CEO to a healthcare innovator driven by...


Strengths-Based Leadership: Unleashing Potential with Colleen Boselli
Oceanside Meet: In this episode, Colleen Boselli shares insights from over 30 years of corporate leadership and coaching. She emphasizes...


Compassionate Leadership: Empathy in Action with Dr. Damon Herr
Oceanside Meet: In this insightful video, Dr. Damon Herr, a distinguished surgeon, shares his journey through medicine, emphasizing the...


Mastering Negotiation: The Blevinator with Tony Blevins
Oceanside Meet: In this engaging conversation, Tony Blevins, former VP of Procurement at Apple, discusses his career journey,...


The Art of Building Companies with Axel Bichara
Oceanside Meet: In this interview, Axel Bichara, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and company builder, discusses his experiences in...


Meet Helen Wang, Chair of the Board & Founder of Oceanside Perspective
Oceanside Meet: Sometimes you fail miserably, but you still don't know why you failed. Soft skills enable you to learn from failure. Our...


Meet Michael Kubba, Board Member & Chief Operating Officer at Fellow
Oceanside Meet: Embrace failure instead of dreading it. And reframe the way you think about failure, because it's an innate and...


Meet Lisa Ordóñez, Board Member and Dean of UCSD's Rady School of Management
Oceanside Meet: What makes Oceanside Perspective unique? Lisa Ordóñez, the Dean of UC San Diego's Rady School of Management, believes...


Grit Leadership: Resilience in Practice with Susan Spence
Oceanside Meet: What sets those who are successful apart from the rest? Contrary to popular belief, it's not talent. It's something...


Meet Nana Tseng, Board Member & VP and Chief Procurement Officer
Oceanside Meet: Why is it important to have a diverse team that spans multiple generations? Nana Tseng, one of our inaugural Board...


Self-Care in Leadership: Nurturing Well-Being with Dr. Ernie Bodai & Therese Nakata
Oceanside Meet: "Inflammation is the common denominator for the vast majority of diseases," says Dr. Ernie Bodai in our newest episode...


Meet Tyler Mincey, Board Member and VC
Oceanside Meet: Innovation without execution is a missed opportunity, says Tyler Mincey, one of our inaugural Board Members and pre-seed...


Maximizing Your Strengths with Colleen Boselli
Oceanside Meet: Unlock Your Full Potential by Maximizing Your Strengths! Are you ready to discover how to harmonize your strengths and...


Supply Chain Risk Oversight Through a Boardroom Lens with Valerie Bonebrake - Part A
Oceanside Meet: To help understand the purposes and functions of the Board of Directors, our guest Valerie shares her experience as an...


Supply Chain Risk Oversight Through a Boardroom Lens with Valerie Bonebrake - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Anything that can impact company performance on quarterly earnings gets on the corporate board agenda. Valerie takes us...


Supply Chain Risk Oversight Through a Boardroom Lens with Valerie Bonebrake - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Valerie gives specific advice on what it takes to become a board member, such as effective networking and permitting...


The Supply Chain Economy Featuring Tom Derry - Part A
Oceanside Meet: To answer the question, "What percentage of the US economy is contributed by the supply chain and its ecosystem?" our...


The Supply Chain Economy Featuring Tom Derry - Part B
Oceanside Meet: "You have to know the past to understand the present." Tom and Helen took us back to 30+ years ago and highlighted the...


The Supply Chain Economy Featuring Tom Derry - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Is there a price for risk? If so, what's the cost? The past 30+ years of globalization prioritized efficiency over...


Supply Clarity Through Demand Transparency Featuring Lynn Torrel - Part A
Oceanside Meet: Guest speaker's bio : Lynn Torrel is the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, a global diversified...


Supply Clarity Through Demand Transparency Featuring Lynn Torrel - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Guest speaker's bio : Lynn Torrel is the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, a global diversified...


Supply Clarity Through Demand Transparency Featuring Lynn Torrel - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Guest speaker's bio : Lynn Torrel is the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, a global diversified...


Supply Chain Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Featuring John Polowczyk - Part A
Oceanside Meet: "All of us tell stories about ourselves, and stories define us." Our guest speaker, Managing Director at Ernst & Young...


Supply Chain Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Featuring John Polowczyk - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Have you ever wondered what caused the global medical supply shortages at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? What...


Supply Chain Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Featuring John Polowczyk - Part C
Oceanside Meet: What can be done differently to prepare for a future pandemic and public health emergency? Rear Admiral John Polowczyk...


The Soul of Supply Chain Featuring Tom Linton - Part A
Oceanside Meet: As one of the most decorated supply chain leaders, Tom Linton tells his story and a pivotal point that led to his career...


The Soul of Supply Chain Featuring Tom Linton - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Does supply chain have a soul? Tom, Helen, and our audience exchanged their perspectives. In addition, Tom shares his...


The Soul of Supply Chain Featuring Tom Linton - Part C
Oceanside Meet: "It's about time!" The COVID pandemic elevated supply chain problems and presented opportunities to rethink strategies....


The Post-Globalization Movement Featuring Helen Wang
Oceanside Meet: As the Chairwoman of the Institute for Supply Chain Excellence & Innovation at the University of California, San Diego,...


The Future of Data-Driven Innovation Featuring Rajesh Gupta
Oceanside Meet: Join us for a fascinating episode of Oceanside Meet as Dr. Rajesh Gupta, the Founding Director of Halıcıoğlu Data...


The Art of Early Stage Company Building Featuring Tyler Mincey
Oceanside Meet: Discover the key to building a successful startup with Tyler Mincey, Co-Founder and General Partner, Baukunst. Tyler...


The Future of Robotics with Marc Raibert - Part A
Oceanside Meet: Dr. Raibert tells the founding story of Boston Dynamics, the milestones achieved within the past 30 years, and the...


The Future of Robotics with Marc Raibert - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Dr. Raibert introduces Boston Dynamics' product platforms for today, tomorrow, and future robots. Watch the video to...


The Future of Robotics with Marc Raibert - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Dr. Raibert shares his vision for the Boston Dynamics AI Institute and what problems he is trying to solve by focusing...
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